Rava Uppumavu

Uppumavu or Upma can be made using Rava, Vermicelli etc. In Kerala, people have Rava Uppumavu with Banana and Sugar, Cheru Payru (Green Gram) Curry, Kadala (Bengal Gram) Curry and so on. When I was a kid, I used to run away at the sight of Uppumav. During college days, hunger would force me to have the sticky Hostel Upma 🙂

Rava Uppumavu (Upma)

After marriage, I began making Upma as my husband was fond of it. He would mix Upma with Banana and sugar and give it to me. Ever since, I have liked Uppumavu and I make it frequently for breakfast. Here is the recipe for making Kerala style Rava Uppumavu.

Kerala Breakfast - Rava Uppumavu

Ingredients

Green Chillies (Chopped) – 3 or 4

Ginger (minced finely) – A small piece (about 1 inch long)

Dry Red Chillies – 4

Onion (chopped into fine pieces) – 1 medium

Curry Leaves – A sprig

Rava/Wheat Semolina (Sooji) – 2 Cups

Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp

Oil – 2 tbsp

Salt – As Required

Water – 2 cups + A few tablespoons

Coconut Flakes – 2 tbsp (Optional)

Preparation Method

Lightly fry the rava in a non stick pan until it turns light brown. Stir continuously while frying the rava so that it doesn’t get burnt.

Comments

Thanks so much for the recipe.. My Upma just turned out to be so good… But I used little too much of salt, blaming it on my extra large spoon..:(
But thanks again for this simple explanation.. Good for a new wife towards a great breakfast

Was searching for a non sticky upma.. In perfect Kerala style..
This is it…Simply awesome.. Everyone enjoyed it.
It’s a bit spicy.. So can reduce green chilly if you are preparing for kids too.
It’s a great recipe.
Well written with perfect instructions